About US:
The Georgetown University Institute for Reproductive Health (IRH) is dedicated to improving the sexual and reproductive health of women, men and youth through a research-to-practice agenda. Our emphasis is on increasing access to and use of family planning, increasing fertility awareness through life-stage appropriate interventions, expanding access to fertility awareness-based family planning methods in an informed choice context, and developing scalable interventions to transform gender norms and catalyze the diffusion of social norms that support family planning. Cross-cutting themes in the Institute’s work include the diffusion of social norms that support sexual and reproductive health, scale up of innovations, and incorporating gender perspectives in reproductive health. In partnership with a wide range of international and local organizations, IRH conducts research, builds capacity, and provides technical assistance to public and private-sector organizations in lower and middle-income countries and the U.S. The Institute is supported by grants from U.S. foundations and government agencies, including the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
About USAID SOCY Project:
The Institute has a variety of projects in its portfolio and currently has four projects which require field support in Uganda. This position will focus on one of those four projects.
The Sustainable Outcomes for Children and Youth (SOCY) Project, is a five-year project funded by USAID and implemented by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in partnership with Action for Community Development (ACODEV), African Network for Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN), TPO Uganda, Futures Group, and IRH. The project objective is to improve the health, nutrition, education and psychosocial wellbeing of vulnerable populations, as well as reduce abuse, exploitation and neglect to a minimum of 625,000 children and 101,500 households in 17 districts in central and western Uganda, based on PEPFAR-approved districts. IRH’s role on the SOCY Project is to 1) design and lead both the gender and youth analyses across project objectives and geographic areas; and 2) develop and pilot a culturally appropriate, gender-sensitive model (based on the GREAT intervention) to support and nurture the social development of Ugandan youth in two sub-counties of Luwero district and one sub-county in Mityana district.
Job Summary: The Program Manager will oversee the coordination and administration of all aspects of IRH’s SOCY Project with CRS, including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities in Uganda. As the in-country representative of the SOCY project, the Program Manager may be asked to represent IRH in meetings or events related to the project. The Program Manager must ensure all activities are conducted within IRH institutional policies and ethical standards, CRS and donor requirements, and research activities are implemented according to the study protocol(s). The incumbent will also represent the Institute in relevant forums, including meetings with project partners, donors, and other stakeholders. He / She may also be involved in meetings and events to present findings to stakeholders and report on project activities. The job holder will coordinate regularly with Washington, DC staff to ensure that data are effectively reported, presented and used to improve the project activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Program Management and Research and M&E:
In charge of developing program goals and objectives in collaboration with CRS and IRH/DC technical staff
Plan the delivery of the overall program and implementation of its activities, including development of the annual work plan
Ensure program progress adheres to protocol and timeline; ensure high quality outputs including data
Develop and manage annual budget and other funding requests (e.g. pipelines for USAID etc.
Actively participate in technical meetings as required
Maintain close communication with IRH HQ staff and externally with implementing partners, stakeholders and donors.
Attend meetings with USAID Mission, as well as line ministries as requested/needed.
Ensure accurate, timely reporting to IRH HQ staff, partners and USAID on project processes and deliverables.
Represent IRH in relevant forums and develop/maintain relationships with implementing partners and other stakeholders to promote the integration, ownership and sustainability of IRH projects.
Develop project monitoring system including tools and data collection schedule
Work closely with IRH/DC technical staff, recruit, interview and select well-qualified program staff
Oversee and mentor the project’s Research Coordinator
Perform any other tasks in line with the essential functions mentioned above may be required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Post-graduate degree in public health, anthropology, sociology, demography, or a related social sciences field
At least five years’ experience in program management and implementation of a range of program, M&E and/or social research including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis;
Working knowledge of child protection, orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), and/or gender based violence prevention programming;
Past experience in research-to-practice efforts, especially in applying research results to improve program performance and conversely, in ensuring performance indicators are achieved;
Excellent communications skills and the capacity to represent IRH in external meetings, explaining the purpose of project and IRH’s role, the purpose of gathering M&E indicators and data to a broader audience;
Detailed knowledge and understanding of M&E principles and quality standards;
Prior experience developing and conducting qualitative research, including Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), and/or cohort in-depth interviews;
Past experience scaling up pilot health interventions desired;
Experience working in post-conflict communities desired;
Experience or technical knowledge of USAID and/or PEFAR reporting and M&E reporting systems and requirements preferred;
Proven ability to work in a collaborative, professional fashion, with an eye to understanding political and other factors operating within partner organizations;
Prior experience in program management, including developing scopes of work, work plans, and budgets;
Excellent organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills;
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
Good knowledge of computer applications and experience with Microsoft Office programs;
Fluent spoken and written English; knowledge of Nubi, Ruuli, Luganda, Runyoro/Rutoro, and/or Runyankole/Rukiga preferred.
How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly encouraged to Email their resumes and cover letters to Emily Arach at earach.great.irh@gmail.com with the subject line “Program Manager – Uganda.” Please specify where you found the job advertisement. (theugandanjobline.com website)
Deadline: 10th June, 2015